PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte High School National Honor Society is hosting a 5K to help homeless students.
The Fishbowl Fiesta Family 5K Color Fun Run will take place Jan. 11 on the school’s campus, 1250 Cooper St., in Punta Gorda.
National Honor Society Advisor Terri Hughes said Charlotte High has almost 30 homeless students.
“It just breaks my heart,” she said. “Since my students are older, they are in the process of being emancipated. They need help with food, clothing, gas cards to get them to work, and lots of emotional support.”
She added that school helps with the emotional support aspect, but the kids need tangible things to help them through their difficulties.
Tickets are available online for $25 and includes a T-shirt and pre-race breakfast. Tickets for kids races are $5. The event will also have planned races for crawlers, ages 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6.
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